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Name Comparative Value Description
Risk Index
INFORM - Risk Very High The inform - risk for South Sudan is estimated to be 8.5 (scale 0-10), which is considered very high value as compared to 191 other countries. Additionally, South Sudan ranks at 2 out of 191 around the world. These estimates were taken from INFORM Risk Mid 2022, made in 2022. (https://drmkc.jrc.ec.europa.eu/inform-index)
Hazard
Average precipitation in depth Moderate The average precipitation in depth for South Sudan is estimated to be 900 mm per year, which is considered moderate value as compared to 182 other countries. Additionally, South Sudan ranks at 99 out of 182 around the world. These estimates were taken from World Development Indicators, made in 2018. (https://data.worldbank.org/indicator/AG.LND.PRCP.MM)
Global Earthquake Hazard (GAR 15, 475-Year RP) Low The global earthquake hazard (gar 15, 475-year rp) for South Sudan is estimated to be 39.51 m/s^2 indicating peak ground acceleration, which is considered low value as compared to 43 other countries. Additionally, South Sudan ranks at 27 out of 43 around the world. These estimates were taken from International Centre for Numerical Methods in Engineering (CIMNE) & INGENIAR Ltda, made in 2015. (https://datacatalog.worldbank.org/search/dataset/0038576/Global-earthquake-hazard)
Global Extreme Heat Hazard (20-Year Return Period) High The global extreme heat hazard (20-year return period) for South Sudan is estimated to be 31.03 Celsius indicating wet bulb globe temperature, which is considered high value as compared to 50 other countries. Additionally, South Sudan ranks at 13 out of 50 around the world. These estimates were taken from World Bank, made in 2017. (https://datacatalog.worldbank.org/search/dataset/0040194/Global-extreme-heat-hazar)
PM2.5 air pollution, mean annual exposure Very High The pm2.5 air pollution, mean annual exposure for South Sudan is estimated to be 45.58 micrograms per cubic meter, which is considered very high value as compared to 194 other countries. Additionally, South Sudan ranks at 27 out of 194 around the world. These estimates were taken from World Development Indicators, made in 2017. (https://data.worldbank.org/indicator/EN.ATM.PM25.MC.M3)
Exposure
Female Population Moderate The female population for South Sudan is estimated to be 5588365 (counts), which is considered moderate value as compared to 49 other countries. Additionally, South Sudan ranks at 22 out of 49 around the world. These estimates were taken from WorldPop + World Bank, made in 2021. (https://www.worldpop.org/)
Forest area Low The forest area for South Sudan is estimated to be 11.33 % of land, which is considered low value as compared to 213 other countries. Additionally, South Sudan ranks at 158 out of 213 around the world. These estimates were taken from World Development Indicators, made in 2020. (https://data.worldbank.org/indicator/AG.LND.FRST.ZS)
Gridded global datasets for Gross Domestic Product over 1990–2015 Moderate The gridded global datasets for gross domestic product over 1990–2015 for South Sudan is estimated to be 3927.49 (USD-2011), which is considered moderate value as compared to 50 other countries. Additionally, South Sudan ranks at 23 out of 50 around the world. These estimates were taken from Aalto University, made in 2018. (https://www.nature.com/articles/sdata20184)
Net migration Very Low The net migration for South Sudan is estimated to be -870998 net total of migrants, which is considered very low value as compared to 194 other countries. Additionally, South Sudan ranks at 188 out of 194 around the world. These estimates were taken from World Development Indicators, made in 2017. (https://data.worldbank.org/indicator/SM.POP.NETM)
Over 64 Population Moderate The over 64 population for South Sudan is estimated to be 376373 (counts), which is considered moderate value as compared to 49 other countries. Additionally, South Sudan ranks at 28 out of 49 around the world. These estimates were taken from WorldPop + World Bank, made in 2021. (https://www.worldpop.org/)
Population Counts - Constrained Individual Countries 2020 UN-Adjusted Moderate The population counts - constrained individual countries 2020 un-adjusted for South Sudan is estimated to be 11190148 (counts), which is considered moderate value as compared to 50 other countries. Additionally, South Sudan ranks at 22 out of 50 around the world. These estimates were taken from WorldPop, made in 2021. (https://www.worldpop.org/)
Rural population Very High The rural population for South Sudan is estimated to be 79.49 % of population, which is considered very high value as compared to 214 other countries. Additionally, South Sudan ranks at 10 out of 214 around the world. These estimates were taken from World Development Indicators, made in 2021. (https://data.worldbank.org/indicator/SP.RUR.TOTL.ZS)
Under 14 Population Moderate The under 14 population for South Sudan is estimated to be 4595816 (counts), which is considered moderate value as compared to 49 other countries. Additionally, South Sudan ranks at 21 out of 49 around the world. These estimates were taken from WorldPop + World Bank, made in 2021. (https://www.worldpop.org/)
Vulnerability
Ease of doing business score Very Low The ease of doing business score for South Sudan is estimated to be 34.62 (0 = lowest performance to 100 = best performance), which is considered very low value as compared to 190 other countries. Additionally, South Sudan ranks at 185 out of 190 around the world. These estimates were taken from World Development Indicators, made in 2019. (https://data.worldbank.org/indicator/IC.BUS.DFRN.XQ)
Education Index Very Low The education index for South Sudan is estimated to be 0.28 (scale 0-1), which is considered very low value as compared to 34 other countries. Additionally, South Sudan ranks at 31 out of 34 around the world. These estimates were taken from Global Data Lab, made in 2022. (https://globaldatalab.org/shdi/table/)
Food production index Moderate The food production index for South Sudan is estimated to be 102.53 (aggregate volume of agricultural production in comparison with the base period 2014-2016), which is considered moderate value as compared to 195 other countries. Additionally, South Sudan ranks at 117 out of 195 around the world. These estimates were taken from World Development Indicators, made in 2020. (https://data.worldbank.org/indicator/AG.PRD.FOOD.XD)
Gross National Income Very Low The gross national income for South Sudan is estimated to be 985.28 (USD-2011), which is considered very low value as compared to 34 other countries. Additionally, South Sudan ranks at 33 out of 34 around the world. These estimates were taken from Global Data Lab, made in 2022. (https://globaldatalab.org/shdi/table/)
Health Index Very Low The health index for South Sudan is estimated to be 0.59 (scale 0-1), which is considered very low value as compared to 34 other countries. Additionally, South Sudan ranks at 29 out of 34 around the world. These estimates were taken from Global Data Lab, made in 2022. (https://globaldatalab.org/shdi/table/)
Human Capital Index Very Low The human capital index for South Sudan is estimated to be 0.31 (HCI) (scale 0-1), which is considered very low value as compared to 173 other countries. Additionally, South Sudan ranks at 171 out of 173 around the world. These estimates were taken from Human Capital Index, made in 2020. (https://data.worldbank.org/indicator/HD.HCI.OVRL)
INFORM - Institutional Lack of Coping Capacity Very High The inform - institutional lack of coping capacity for South Sudan is estimated to be 9.3 (scale 0-10), which is considered very high value as compared to 191 other countries. Additionally, South Sudan ranks at 1 out of 191 around the world. These estimates were taken from INFORM Risk Mid 2022, made in 2022. (https://drmkc.jrc.ec.europa.eu/inform-index)
INFORM - Infrastructural Lack of Coping Capacity Very High The inform - infrastructural lack of coping capacity for South Sudan is estimated to be 9.7 (scale 0-10), which is considered very high value as compared to 191 other countries. Additionally, South Sudan ranks at 1 out of 191 around the world. These estimates were taken from INFORM Risk Mid 2022, made in 2022. (https://drmkc.jrc.ec.europa.eu/inform-index)
INFORM - Lack of Coping Capacity Very High The inform - lack of coping capacity for South Sudan is estimated to be 9.5 (scale 0-10), which is considered very high value as compared to 191 other countries. Additionally, South Sudan ranks at 1 out of 191 around the world. These estimates were taken from INFORM Risk Mid 2022, made in 2022. (https://drmkc.jrc.ec.europa.eu/inform-index)
INFORM - Social-Economics Vulnerability Very High The inform - social-economics vulnerability for South Sudan is estimated to be 8.6 (scale 0-10), which is considered very high value as compared to 190 other countries. Additionally, South Sudan ranks at 1 out of 190 around the world. These estimates were taken from INFORM Risk Mid 2022, made in 2022. (https://drmkc.jrc.ec.europa.eu/inform-index)
INFORM - Vulnerability Very High The inform - vulnerability for South Sudan is estimated to be 9 (scale 0-10), which is considered very high value as compared to 191 other countries. Additionally, South Sudan ranks at 1 out of 191 around the world. These estimates were taken from INFORM Risk Mid 2022, made in 2022. (https://drmkc.jrc.ec.europa.eu/inform-index)
INFORM - Vulnerable Groups Very High The inform - vulnerable groups for South Sudan is estimated to be 9.3 (scale 0-10), which is considered very high value as compared to 191 other countries. Additionally, South Sudan ranks at 2 out of 191 around the world. These estimates were taken from INFORM Risk Mid 2022, made in 2022. (https://drmkc.jrc.ec.europa.eu/inform-index)
Life Expectancy Very Low The life expectancy for South Sudan is estimated to be 58.49 years, which is considered very low value as compared to 34 other countries. Additionally, South Sudan ranks at 29 out of 34 around the world. These estimates were taken from Global Data Lab, made in 2022. (https://globaldatalab.org/shdi/table/)
Living Standards Index Very Low The living standards index for South Sudan is estimated to be 0.34 (scale 0-1), which is considered very low value as compared to 34 other countries. Additionally, South Sudan ranks at 32 out of 34 around the world. These estimates were taken from Global Data Lab, made in 2022. (https://globaldatalab.org/shdi/table/)
Mean Schooling Years Low The mean schooling years for South Sudan is estimated to be 4.47 years, which is considered low value as compared to 34 other countries. Additionally, South Sudan ranks at 21 out of 34 around the world. These estimates were taken from Global Data Lab, made in 2022. (https://globaldatalab.org/shdi/table/)
Mortality rate under 5 Very High The mortality rate under 5 for South Sudan is estimated to be 97.9 per 1K births, which is considered very high value as compared to 193 other countries. Additionally, South Sudan ranks at 6 out of 193 around the world. These estimates were taken from World Development Indicators, made in 2020. (https://data.worldbank.org/indicator/SH.DYN.MORT)
Subnational Human Development Index Very Low The subnational human development index for South Sudan is estimated to be 0.38 (scale 0-1), which is considered very low value as compared to 34 other countries. Additionally, South Sudan ranks at 31 out of 34 around the world. These estimates were taken from Global Data Lab, made in 2022. (https://globaldatalab.org/shdi/about/)
Unemployment, female High The unemployment, female for South Sudan is estimated to be 15.26 % of female labor force modeled ILO estimate, which is considered high value as compared to 187 other countries. Additionally, South Sudan ranks at 42 out of 187 around the world. These estimates were taken from World Development Indicators, made in 2021. (https://data.worldbank.org/indicator/SL.UEM.TOTL.FE.ZS)
Unemployment, male Very High The unemployment, male for South Sudan is estimated to be 12.61 % of male labor force modeled ILO estimate, which is considered very high value as compared to 187 other countries. Additionally, South Sudan ranks at 30 out of 187 around the world. These estimates were taken from World Development Indicators, made in 2021. (https://data.worldbank.org/indicator/SL.UEM.TOTL.MA.ZS)
Vulnerable employment Very High The vulnerable employment for South Sudan is estimated to be 90.24 % of total employment, which is considered very high value as compared to 187 other countries. Additionally, South Sudan ranks at 6 out of 187 around the world. These estimates were taken from World Development Indicators, made in 2019. (https://data.worldbank.org/indicator/SL.EMP.VULN.ZS)
Climate Change
Consecutive dry days - CMIP5 monthly data on single levels Very Low The consecutive dry days - cmip5 monthly data on single levels for South Sudan is estimated to be 8.38 days, which is considered very low value as compared to 50 other countries. Additionally, South Sudan ranks at 46 out of 50 around the world. These estimates were taken from Copernicus - Climate Data Store, made in 2018. (https://cds.climate.copernicus.eu/cdsapp#!/dataset/projections-cmip5-monthly-single-levels?tab=overview)
Consecutive wet days - CMIP5 monthly data on single levels Very High The consecutive wet days - cmip5 monthly data on single levels for South Sudan is estimated to be 64.35 days, which is considered very high value as compared to 50 other countries. Additionally, South Sudan ranks at 6 out of 50 around the world. These estimates were taken from Copernicus - Climate Data Store, made in 2018. (https://cds.climate.copernicus.eu/cdsapp#!/dataset/projections-cmip5-monthly-single-levels?tab=overview)
Max temperature - CMIP5 monthly data on single levels Moderate The max temperature - cmip5 monthly data on single levels for South Sudan is estimated to be 29.37 Celsius, which is considered moderate value as compared to 51 other countries. Additionally, South Sudan ranks at 26 out of 51 around the world. These estimates were taken from Copernicus - Climate Data Store, made in 2018. (https://cds.climate.copernicus.eu/cdsapp#!/dataset/projections-cmip5-monthly-single-levels?tab=overview)
Min temperature - CMIP5 monthly data on single levels Very High The min temperature - cmip5 monthly data on single levels for South Sudan is estimated to be 24.36 Celsius, which is considered very high value as compared to 51 other countries. Additionally, South Sudan ranks at 8 out of 51 around the world. These estimates were taken from Copernicus - Climate Data Store, made in 2018. (https://cds.climate.copernicus.eu/cdsapp#!/dataset/projections-cmip5-monthly-single-levels?tab=overview)
Precipitation difference 2050/2022 - CMIP6 climate projections Very Low The precipitation difference 2050/2022 - cmip6 climate projections for South Sudan is estimated to be 0 kg/m/yr, which is considered very low value as compared to 50 other countries. Additionally, South Sudan ranks at 47 out of 50 around the world. These estimates were taken from Copernicus - Climate Data Store, made in 2021. (https://cds.climate.copernicus.eu/cdsapp#!/dataset/projections-cmip6?tab=overview)
Surface temperature difference 2050/2022 - CMIP6 climate projections High The surface temperature difference 2050/2022 - cmip6 climate projections for South Sudan is estimated to be 0.75 Celsius, which is considered high value as compared to 50 other countries. Additionally, South Sudan ranks at 19 out of 50 around the world. These estimates were taken from Copernicus - Climate Data Store, made in 2021. (https://cds.climate.copernicus.eu/cdsapp#!/dataset/projections-cmip6?tab=overview)